Officials said speeds reached 80 mph, and if the chase had happened during a busy time of day, the officer wouldn't have pursued the car as aggressively because it would have been too dangerous.

Video from the cruiser's dashcam shows the officer chasing the car through winding, dark roads before the car crashes and ends up on its roof. The officer began to break off the pursuit near Mammoth Road.

Moments after the officer slowed down, he came upon the overturned car.

The video shows the driver climbing out of the car and then being ordered to get on the ground.

"You never know what is going on inside that vehicle," Perriello said. "Is someone intoxicated? Is there more than that going on?"

Soon after, another officer arrived, and the driver was taken into custody. Police said he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Justin Soeum, 22, of Hudson, was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI, disobeying a police officer and reckless operation. Officials said the situation could have been much worse.

"It's absolutely dramatic video," Perriello said. "I think the biggest lesson is, if you're drinking too much, don't get behind the wheel of the car. Pick up the phone and call someone and get a ride."

Residents in Pelham were shocked at the level of speed Soeum reached on the town's quiet road.